Development Management Team Leader Greater London 6 months contract £55-60 per hour Ref - 63901 Carrington West are supporting a London Borough with their search for a Deputy Area Planning Manager to join their Development Management team. This is a senior front-line leadership role within the Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods Directorate, deputising for the Area Planning Manager and supporting the delivery of high-quality development management services . The Role You will support the management and performance of an area team of professional planning officers, while also holding a small caseload of complex applications. Key responsibilities include: Deputising for the Area Planning Manager, including allocating applications and signing off delegated decisions Managing major and strategic applications from pre-application through to decision and post-permission stages Reviewing and presenting reports to Planning Committee Leading on appeals, hearings and public inquiries where required To be considered, you will demonstrate: An RTPI-accredited degree with eligibility for membership and significant post-qualification experience Senior-level Development Management experience, including major applications Experience managing or mentoring staff within a Local Authority setting Strong report writing, committee presentation and appeal experience If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Ryan Williamson on (phone number removed) for a ..... full job details .....